The R44 is a New York City Subway car model built by the St. Louis Car Company from 1971 to 1973 for the B Division and the Staten Island Railway (SIR). The cars replaced many R1–9 series cars, and all remaining 1925 Standard Steel built SIRTOA ME-1 trains, providing Staten Island with a new fleet of railcars.

See detailed roster below for a table of the original numbers. The R-44 Sets a World Speed Record. On January 31, 1972, the Transit Authority used a consist of R-44 cars to conduct speed trials on the Long Island Railroad's main line tracks between Woodside and Jamaica.

Aug 20, 2011 · The R44 in many ways changed the face of the New York City Subway. It was the first subway car to feature the now famous bing bong chime, which all cars made after it use. It was also the first subway car to feature the full-width cab.

Here is the set of R44's at Jamaica Station on the Long Island Rail Road. Subway track was unsuitable for high speed tests so the LIRR's electrified trackage was used. The delivery of the R42's had completed two decades of rolling stock built on the same general principles.

For a list of rolling stock contracts prior to 1930, as well as current and former R-type rolling stock, see New York City Subway rolling stock. This is a list of all R-type contracts in the New York City Subway. [1] See also: R1–9s. All passenger rolling stock made in this time period are New Technology Trains.

May 10, 2010 · The R44, and I was on an R44 A last night, is one of the most landmark trains I can think of. I think in some ways, the R62/R68's felt less deluxe, more like normal subway cars. The R142/R143/R160 trains are mostly about their digital displays and automated announcements.

Jan 24, 2011 · r44: 75' length, carbon steel stripe down the side of the car (which appears slightly lighter than the rest of the car which is stainless steel), digital LCD side sign displays, window guards inside the car next to the seats nearest the doors

The R44 was the first 75-foot (22.86 m) car for the New York City Subway. It was introduced for IND and BMT service because it was thought that a train of eight convert|75|ft|m|sing=on cars would be more efficient than ten 60-foot (18.29 m) cars.

Seen here is a train of R44s operating on the A to 207th Street arriving and departing from Spring Street Station.

The R44 is a New York City Subway car model built by the St. Louis Car Company from 1971 to 1973 for the B Division and the Staten Island Railway (SIR). The cars replaced many R1–9 series cars, and all remaining 1925 Standard Steel built SIRTOA ME-1 trains, providing Staten Island with a new fleet of railcars.